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Museum plans Veterans Day exhibit In honor of Veterans Day, Keystone Square Museum has organized a special display of objects and photographs from its collection relating to World War II. Objects on view include a 48-star flag, a WWII Army Air Corps cadet uniform, and photographs of WWII soldiers on the Pacific Coast. More ... Blood drive coordinator acknowledges donors Due to a crisis with the Red Cross, the organization sent just five personnel for Monday's Community Blood drive, sponsored by AMVETS Post 80. Wanda Meyers, blood drive coordinator, said generally 10 to 15 personnel are on hand for each drive. More ... Driver's ed registering Classroom instruction for the next driver education program at Lampasas High School begins Tuesday. Classes meet Monday through Thursday from 3:45-5:45 p.m. and are limited to the first 32 paid students. Pick up registration forms outside the main office. More ...
Adamsville Heritage Association is selling copies of its commemorative cookbook and ancestral calendar, both themed, "Travelin' Thru Time." The calendar, above, features numerous ancestral places, new and old, taken by local photographers. More ... Democratic Women to meet The Democratic Women's Association of Lampasas will meet Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at My Girls on Courtyard Square. Agenda items include plans for 2008, gearing up for next year's election along with fund-raisers to support that effort, and planning for guest speakers and subjects of interest to me... More ...
Colorado River CattleWomen supported the soldiers by sending five boxes of beef jerky to Iraq. Local resident Jessica Wilkinson's, husband, Dan, is serving in Iraq. CattleWomen sent Wilkinson's unit a supply of jerky to show their gratitude for their service. More ... Lampasas, Lometa FFA groups take top honors Lampasas and Lometa FFA organizations attained "sweepstakes" award status at the San Saba District FFA Leadership Contest held recently at Lampasas High School. Lometa FFA won the smallschool division with first-place finishes in Junior FFA Creed, Junior Farm Skills; third place in Public Relatio... More ... School Menu Week of Nov. 12-16 Monday, Nov. 12 BREAKFAST: French toast sticks/maple syrup, fruit or juice and milk. LUNCH: Pizza, whole kernel corn, tossed salad/dressing, brownie and milk. Tuesday, Nov. 13 BREAKFAST: Kolaches, fruit or juice and milk. More ... Pilot group to gather Lampasas Pilot Association will meet today at 5:30 p.m. at the south hangar of Lampasas Municipal Airport. For more information, phone 556-8800. More ... Goat show, free clinic set Saturday Lampasas FFA and 4-H will sponsor a goat clinic for all youths in Lampasas and neighboring counties Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lampasas County Livestock Showbarn. The free clinic will be conducted by Cliff and Danine Brister of Sonora. More ... Salado home tours on tap Salado Historical Society's Holiday Tour of Homes and Historical Buildings is Nov. 30, 5-8 p.m.; Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Dec. 2, 1-5 p.m. The tour will feature a variety of homes and historical buildings, including the Giles-Kendrid Bed & Breakfast, St. Joseph's Chapel and the Historical L... More ... City accepting donations for Christmas program This will be the second year for the city of Lampasas' Christmas program, Santa's Village and Trail of Lights. Both events generated a tremendous amount of interest and support from the community last year, said Lampasas Parks Director Monty Blackmon. More ... Former resident honored The Jim Wells County Fair Association Board of Directors is dedicating the 2007 fair to Sue (Suellen Fretwell) Samuels, a former Lampasas resident. Mrs. Samuels graduated from Lampasas High School in 1956, and moved to Oklahoma City to attend school for Western Union. She moved to Alice in 1957. More ...
In memory of his best friend's younger sister, Anastasia "Anna Banana" Reeves, a Down Syndrome child, Lampasas resident Justin McDonald participated in the seventh annual Buddy Walk in Arlington Oct. 27. More ...
Pitiey Girl is a young Staffordshire-terrier mix. She has plenty of energy and is always willing to get a kind word. She is waiting to become a permanent member of a new, loving family. Please call Along the Road Home Animal Shelter near Kempner at 556-4662 to inquire about adopting Pitiey Girl o... More ... Christmas cards accepted for city-sponsored contest The city of Lampasas has initiated a lighted Christmas cards program that will provide displays around W.M. Brook Park. The concept is to develop partnerships with citizens and businesses within the community and in the process continue the program's growth, said Monty Blackmon, city of Lampasas ... More ... 60th anniversary to be celebrated this weekend Jo and Lamar Bear will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at a Nov. 11 reception at Primitive Baptist Church at Burnet. The Bears were married Nov. 15, 1947, in Lampasas. The event will be hosted by their children, Nancy Thomas, Dixie Harrison and Doris Barker; six grandchildren; and six g... More ... Museum sets bake sale Keystone Square Museum will have a bake sale in conjunction with Dec. 7 Carol of Lights events. Gingerbread houses and Christmas trees also will be on display. Tickets for the annual Christmas Tour of Homes will be sold. More ... ACS seeks vehicle donations The end of the year is right around the corner. And for many, part of wrapping up 2007 means looking for last-minute tax deductions. American Cancer Society representatives note an opportunity that will not only help with 2007 tax deductions, but also will raise funds needed to help the ACS achi... More ... CTC lists non-credit courses The Continuing Education Department of Central Texas College is holding registration for the following non-credit classes. Yoga: Designed to connect the mind and body, this exercise class will focus on strength and balance movements to increase flexibility and reduce stress. More ...
The 2007 Christmas Home Tour, "Nutcrackers on Parade," will be presented Dec. 9 from 1-5 p.m. Five local homes will be showcased, including the 507 S. Arnold St. home of Gary and Cathy Walker. Tour tickets, at $7, will be available beginning Nov. More ... Kempner church to hold outdoor service Sunday First Baptist Church of Kempner will hold an outdoor worship service Sunday conducted by Pastor Don Casper at the proposed site of a new church. To reach the site, turn right off County Road 3300, just north of the Kempner Recycling Plant. More ...
The Messengers will be in concert at School Creek Baptist Church Sunday at 5 p.m. The public is invited. Based out of Gorman, The Messengers share the good news of Jesus Christ to a lost and hurting world. Group members include Glen Clement, Jeff Seaton, Jeff Clark and Tommy Clark. More ... Thanksgiving service slated Lampasas County Ministerial Alliance will hold a community Thanksgiving service Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. at First Assembly of God. Pastor Jerry Perkins will speak at the event. For more information call 556-5185. More ... Students plan United Alive Students from all Lampasas churches are invited to United Alive, a non-denominational worship event set for Dec. 2 from 6-8 p.m. The event will feature a Christian worship band and a speaker to be announced. Admission is free, but organizers request a love offering to provide money for Christmas... More ... Bell-ringers sought Salvation Army volunteers are needed for the holiday season. Bell-ringers will be in front of Wal-Mart from Nov. 23 to Dec. 22. Phone Sue Burgdorfer at 734-5379 to schedule a time to volunteer. More ...
Lampasas Independent School District Athletic Director Joey McQueen, above, joined students and other school personnel at Badger Field for Fields of Faith, a national outreach program that encourages a student-to-student ministry for youths to gather to give testimony, More ... Pidcoke church to have Lord's Acre Festival Pidcoke United Methodist Church will have its annual Lord's Acre Festival Nov. 17. A soup and sandwich lunch will be served at 5 p.m., and an auction will follow at 6 p.m. Craft items, baked goods and donated items will be auctioned. More ... Governor, county judge designate special month In recognition of one of the fastest growing and most compassionate developments in health care, Gov. Rick Perry and Lampasas County Judge Wayne Boultinghouse have designated November as "Home Care and Hospice Month. More ... Story times set Parents of preschoolers are invited to bring their children to the Lampasas Public Library for two story times -- Wednesday ("Turkeys Galore") and Nov. 28, ("Snoopy Rules!"). Story times begin at 10 a.m. and last 35 to 45 minutes. For more information, phone 556-3251. More ...  |
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